SASLHA (the South African Speech Language Hearing Association) offers an annual bursary via the Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund for eligible Speech Language Therapy and/or Audiology students at South African universities.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: South African Speech Language Hearing Association (SASLHA)
- Bursary: Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund (2026)
- Who it’s for: A 3rd- or 4th-year Speech Language Therapy and/or Audiology student (who has successfully completed their 2nd or 3rd year of study)
- Study location: Any South African university offering these courses
- Selection basis: Academic merit and financial need
- Membership: Applicants must be SASLHA members (student membership is free)
- Closing date: 16 February 2026
Fields of study
- Speech Language Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology
Eligibility
- Must be a SASLHA member (student membership is free).
- Must have successfully completed your 2nd and/or 3rd year of study in the degree for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
- Must be studying at a South African university offering Speech Language Therapy and/or Audiology.
Required documents
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Academic records/grades for all completed years.
- Testimonial from a clinical supervisor or relevant professional (on official letterhead, covering the points requested in the application instructions).
- Your most recent three months’ personal bank statements.
- A signed affidavit confirming the submitted documentation is original or certified copies of originals.
- A short video (maximum 2 minutes), compressed to less than 10MB, answering: who you are, why you deserve the award, and how you plan to contribute to the profession in the short and medium term.
What it covers
The official SASLHA student bursary information describes this as a bursary awarded based on academic merit and financial need. The exact value and specific costs covered are not stated on the student page or the application-instructions PDF—confirm the details with SASLHA if shortlisted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after the closing date (late applications are not considered).
- Submitting an incomplete application or missing any of the required supporting documents.
- Sending documents in multiple emails/files instead of one combined PDF attachment (as required).
- Uploading a video that exceeds 2 minutes or is larger than 10MB.
- Applying without SASLHA membership.
Closing date
16 February 2026
How to apply
- Become a SASLHA member (student membership is free).
- Open the official application instructions and ensure you meet the selection criteria.
- Complete the online application form and compile all required supporting documents into a single PDF.
- Include the required short video (max 2 minutes, under 10MB) as instructed.
- Submit your application via the method indicated by SASLHA before the deadline.